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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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Auckland Airport, New Zealand
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
🤍Try famous Dubai chocolate
Transport from Abu Dhabi:
Inter‑city public bus (routes E100, E101, E102).AED 25 flat fare (≈ NZ $11). 70 – 100 min (depending on traffic, final stop.
Airport bus (AUH → Ibn Battuta, E102) AED 35 from AUH terminal.90 min. Pay at arrivals‑hall counter; runs every 60 min.
Shared shuttle / pre‑booked van
AED 70‑120 pp
75 – 90 min. Book online (Klook, GetYourGuide, hotels).Small groups wanting door‑to‑door but cheaper than taxi.
Metered taxi
AED 250‑350 (≈ NZ $110‑155)
Visa on Arrival: New Zealand passport holders can get a Visa on Arrival in Dubai for up to 30 days. This is a free visa, provided you’re traveling for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
Electricity: Dubai uses Type G plugs, with a voltage of 230V and frequency of 50Hz.
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İstanbul, Türkiye
🤍 day trip to galipoli
🤍breakfast included in accomodation
🤍Transport via airport:
Cheaper: Take Havaist line IST‑1S from the airport arrivals level to the final stop “Sultanahmet‑Meydan”. From there it’s a flat 450 m (5 min) walk downhill past Hagia Sophia to the hotel. 55‑75 min. ≈ 87 TL (about NZ $4.60 / €2.50)
Hotel’s €90 (≈ 3 000 TL) round‑trip offer. €45 (≈ 1 500 TL) per direction. 45‑75 min. Pre‑booked private sedan/van. Stress‑free meet‑and‑greet.
Yellow taxi / private car
650‑700 TL base meter (≈ €20‑22) in light traffic; can exceed 800 TL with tolls/traffic. 45‑75 min.Queue at official taxi rank or arrange car; hotel door‑to‑door. Metered; cost rises fast in jams‑ Need cash in lira or risk FX surcharge.
Electricity:
Same as EU
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Göreme, Türkiye
Fly to Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport
40 mins to hotel
TRANSFER - Ipek Tur Shuttle
https://ipekturairport.com
• Price: Approximately €6.80 (TRY 250) per person.
• Booking: No reservation required; pay in cash directly to the driver.
• Details: Operates from Nevşehir Airport with drop-offs directly at hotels in Göreme. It’s advisable to make a reservation in advance during the high season via WhatsApp at +90 531 735 10 78.
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Fethiye, Türkiye
Havaş shuttle bus:
Large, air‑conditioned coach timed to arriving flights; departs from the car‑park outside Arrivals
50–60 min≈ ₺200 (≈ NZ $11 / €6)
Cheapest, luggage holds, pay on board, terminates at Fethiye otogar (bus station). Fixed drop‑off point—need taxi or dolmuş to your hotel
Shared “door‑to‑door” shuttle:
(book via 12Go, HolidayTaxis, SunTransfers)
8‑ to 16‑seat mini‑bus, consolidates passengers with nearby addresses
60–90 min (depends on drop routes)
€4–€10 pp (₺140–₺340 / NZ $7–$17)
Accomodation has washing machine
Visit the beach oludeniz - watch Claudia’s video on TikTok for info
- Fethiye/Oludeniz: Turkish Bath with Oil Massage Spa Trip
- From Fethiye: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip w/ Meals
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Bodrum, Türkiye
Sail Turkey 14th -17th
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Marmaris, Türkiye
https://www.724marmaristransfer.com/ potentially a transfer service to get from Marmaris to Dalaman airport
Airport shuttle bus (HAVAŞ or MUTTAŞ)
₺350 – ₺450 (≈ NZ $19 – $25). 1 h 25 m
Buy on board or online at havas.net
Cheapest, runs for every departing flight, luggage included
Fixed schedule (last coach usually leaves ≈ 3 h before the last flight)
Shared van/“shuttle transfer”
₺450 – ₺600 (NZ $25 – $33)or €6–€10 if booked on meta‑sites. 1 h 20 m
12go.asia, GetTransfer, hotel desks
Hotel has a gym: and Turkish bath / massage facilities.
No washing machine
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Athens, Greece
Accomodation has washing machine
Accomodation has lockers for before or after check in
Metro Line 3 (“Blue Line”)
€9 per person (return €16)45‑50 min total (40 min train + 5‑8 min walk)
• Buy “Airport → Athens Centre” ticket at the airport metro station (level ‑1).
• Take Line 3 toward “Dimotiko Theatro.”
• Get off at Syntagma (8th stop).
• Exit to Ermou/Metropolis side and walk 400 m south‑east along Perikleous St.
Cheapest fixed‑price option; trains every 36 min 06:10‑23:34.
Express Airport Bus X95
€5.50 pp
60‑75 min bus + 5‑8 min walk
Pay driver or use ticket machine at the curb outside Arrivals (gate 4). Runs 24 h every 15‑30 min. Ride to last stop “Syntagma.” Same short walk as above.
Pre‑booked shared shuttle
€15‑20 pp. 55‑65 min
Reserve on Welcome Pickups, GetTransfer, Klook. Driver meets you in Arrivals, drops at door.
Taxi / pre‑booked private car
• Evening traffic from the airport toward the centre is usually moderate after 19:00, so the highway leg is quick.
• Door‑to‑door convenience if you’re tired or have heavy bags.
35‑45 min
€40 flat airport day fare per car (until 24:00)
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS693ByLp/ restaurants
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Paros, Greece
Hotel includes breakfast
$230 euro ($78 a day) for 450cc atv from My hotel 21/06/2025 10:30 DROP OFF and collection from My hotel 23/06/2025 16:30
$48 euro a day for 300cc atv from Paris European rent (+ insurance I assume?). Enquired 10/11/24. (15% discount?)
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Naxos, Greece
Can check in 12pm, get off ferry 12.30 so go straight there?
Enquiry sent to https://www.tonysbikesnaxos.com/thanks/ for atv just on 25th 9am -6pm
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Milos, Greece
Hired quad bike to pick up and drop off (whole trip) with we wheels. Deposit paid 26/05, €126 euro remaining on arrival.
Apparently buses are all good but during day.
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Athens International Airport, Greece
Metro Line 3 (“Blue Line”)
€9 (airport ticket) 55 min platform‑to‑platform
Every 30 min ≈ 05:30‑23:30
• From the port gates walk 250‑400 m to “Piraeus” metro station (look for the big glass canopy).
• Buy €9 airport ticket or tap contactless card.• Board train toward “Dimotiko Theatro / Airport.”• It runs direct—no changes needed.
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
A. Pre‑booked private car / taxi
Fastest, direct, ideal if you land late or have heavy bags.
25 – 30 min
€35‑40 total (day) • €45 (after 22:00)
B. Airport Shuttle Bus → Local Bus (no change at Pile)
Cheapest combo without too much hassle.
45 – 60 min
€13 (€10 shuttle + €3 local bus)
C. Shuttle Bus → Walk
Same shuttle but skip the local bus if you’re happy with a 15‑min downhill walk from Pile Gate.
45 min
€10
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Rome, Italy
Accom is 15 min walk to Trevi fountain maybe do a 5.30am visit to avoid crowds ?
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Florence, Italy
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Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
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Milan, Italy
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Zürich, Switzerland
Breakfast reservation for 9am
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Munich, Germany
laundry service at accomodation.
English garden has good river to swim in (tiktok)
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Zwickau, Germany
25 min car ride to motogp
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Berlin, Germany
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam
Beer + Bitterballen
Fix a festival. Buy secondhand tickets at TicketSwap
Buy Frikandel and Kroket at a 'Snackbar' also know at Cafetaria
Go for a cocktail to `Bar Mokum' in 'De Pijp' before you go for many drinka out. De Pijp is really cool, Heineken Brewery is next door so maybe do that first
Good weather? Buy some beers and go to Museumplein AND Vondelpark (next to each other) to chill in the park
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Paris, France
Elise joining
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Madrid, Spain
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Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
Drinks:
- mini beer order
-txakoli wine
-special cider
Look for utrogestan in chemist ? No prescription in Spain apparently
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Barcelona, Spain
https://www.sercotelhoteles.com/en/terrace-sercotel-rosellon
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London, United Kingdom
https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/stylish-room-with-private-bath-and-terrace-in-centrally-located-clapham.en-gb.html?aid=1787423&label=zoe3perry-ckFgBT%401741987760&sid=867e6783fbb177c5f0f3b448eea7077a&checkin=2025-07-27&checkout=2025-07-30&dest_id=-2601889&dest_type=city&dist=0&group_adults=2&group_children=0&hapos=1&hpos=1&no_rooms=1&req_adults=2&req_children=0&room1=A%2CA&sb_price_type=total&soh=1&srepoch=1741988160&srpvid=e9e097dd96ad059d&type=total&ucfs=1&
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New Zealand, New Zealand